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Captain Matt: private Sydney Harbour charters and vessel services
Captain Matt offers private Sydney Harbour charters, boat deliveries, captaincy and engineering services. It is a business for people who want a skippered day afloat or professional help with a vessel, led by Matt Dawe's experience in charter operations and marine engineering.
A surface day with friends
Through Exclusive Boats, private trips are available aboard the 40-foot catamaran LIFES GOOD, with other vessels arranged where appropriate. A birthday, family catch-up or work gathering can become a day on the harbour. Swimming and barbecue arrangements can be discussed around the group's plans.
We like this option for people whose love of the water extends beyond diving. There is no need to make every outing a fully organised dive day; a private harbour charter gives friends a way to enjoy being afloat together with a skipper handling the boat.
Practical services for owners
Captain Matt also provides deliveries, captaincy, vessel operations and engineering. Matt's Royal Australian Navy background includes machinery and electrical systems, and his charter experience includes more than 60 weeks with Yacht Week. Those parts of his experience support different sides of the business: running vessels and looking after guests.
We feature the company because it has clear services to offer our boating readers. Someone arranging a celebration can enquire about a private charter, while a vessel owner can discuss professional help with a defined job. The common thread is making use of a boat with an experienced professional involved in its operation.